268: Unveiling the Success of Cold Laser Therapy in Addiction with Meridee Hlokoff
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
4.7 • 655 Ratings
🗓️ 22 January 2024
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
The moment Meridee Hlokoff realized she'd driven hours without the faintest whisper of a craving was nothing short of miraculous. In this episode, Meridee recounts her incredible transition from a habitual smoker to a smoke-free champion, all thanks to the somewhat mystifying world of cold laser therapy. The conversation peels back the veil on addiction, examining how deeply physical cravings and psychological triggers are intertwined, and how Meridee's skepticism turned to awe-inspiring affirmation of this unconventional treatment's effectiveness.
Victory over addiction rarely comes easy or without its own set of battles, and Meridee's tale is a testament to this truth. Through her narrative, they explore the reality that even after conquering physical dependency, the mental chains of addiction can linger, presenting their own hurdles. Her personal anecdotes shed light on the strategies she employed to navigate through the common triggers of boredom and stress, offering hope to those still fighting the psychological war that persists even after the physical need has subsided.
Bringing a blend of science and personal experience to the table, they uncover the surprising success rates behind cold laser therapy and acupuncture. Meridee doesn't just share her story; she provides a beacon of hope, illuminating the journey for others by acquiring the business that once freed her from her own addiction. Together, they examine how support systems and strategic interventions can pave new neural pathways, reinforcing that recovery is a comprehensive journey of both body and mind.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Exploring cold laser therapy for addiction
- Understanding addiction and breaking habits
- Cold laser therapy success rates and discovery
- Effectiveness of tongue rings in treatments
- Cold laser therapy for addiction
- Overcoming addiction with new neural pathways
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, everyone. Welcome to another episode of the Addicted Mind podcast. My name is |
| 0:11.4 | Dwayne Austerlund. I'm your host and we are on to the next episode. My guest today is |
| 0:18.0 | Meredith Lockoff. She's going to talk about her story of quitting smoking and using cold laser therapy to do that. |
| 0:28.9 | And how after her experience in doing that, she went on to buy the business from the lady who |
| 0:36.4 | helped her to bring this to other people who were |
| 0:39.4 | struggling with addictions and struggling with smoking and her experience in doing cold |
| 0:46.5 | laser therapy to help people who are struggling with addiction. Now, I have never heard |
| 0:53.6 | about cold laser therapy before, so this was |
| 0:56.1 | completely new to me, but it was really, really interesting to have Meredithie share her experience |
| 1:02.7 | and her passion for helping others who are struggling with addiction and how she's been able to |
| 1:09.3 | take this and really help a lot of people |
| 1:12.1 | who are struggling, find some relief, and change their lives. She's extremely passionate about that, |
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| 1:47.0 | All right, everyone. stay tuned for this episode. All right, everybody, welcome to the addicted mind. My guest today is Meredith |
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